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Pardon the French, but
there are a number of rules related to gun handling that are strictly
enforced. You will be observed how closely you follow then and expect to
be corrected when one is broken. You will be shooting real guns and real
bullets – safety rules are really important in this sport. There will be
many guns at the shooting stage either actively being used or ready for
use. We want this sport to be fun and absolutely safe.
- Sweeping the Crowd – We always consider a gun loaded
whether true or not. Sweeping the crowd occurs when you are hand
carrying your guns with the muzzles not pointed in a safe direction.
All guns shall be carried in such a manner that the muzzles can never
point at anyone else. The safest place for pistols is in their
holsters and all long guns shall be carried with muzzles pointed
skyward.
- Five pistol rounds – This is an important safety for
the Colt SAA pistols to that an accidental discharge does not occur if
the hammer is against a loaded chamber. All six shot single action
pistols will only load five shots. The hammer will always rest on an
empty chamber.
- Carrying long guns – All long guns (rifles and
shotguns) will always be transported with the muzzles pointing
skyward.
- Shotguns – All shotguns will always be empty with
the action open unless in use. The shotgun will always be staged empty
and action open. Shotguns that are discarded after use will always be
empty and action open.
- 170-degree rule – All guns after being loaded at
stages are either holstered or pointed downrange. The 170-degree rule
is a region in front of the shooter where all loaded gun muzzles must
point. This rule applies in particular for those shooters opting for a
cross draw holster pistol. As the pistol is upholstered and
re-holstered it must always follow the 170-degree rule requiring the
shooter to twist the body. Strong side holster shooters do not need
the body twist.
- Staged Guns – Staged rifles are loaded and the
action may be closed. Staged shotguns will always be staged with the
action open and all chambers empty. Staged Guns – Staged rifles
are loaded and the action may be closed. Staged shotguns will always
be staged with the action open and all chambers empty. When required,
long guns may be staged horizontally with muzzles pointed downrange
with the rear of the trigger guard on the stage prop.
- Rifles – Rifles will always be stored, either in the
gun rack or on the gun cart, with the action open. Lever action rifles
will always be stored with the lever in the open position.
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